2005 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2005 · General Studies
Question 56: History and Culture
Who among the following was not associated with the formation of U.P. Kisan Sabha in February 1918?
aIndra Narain Dwivedi
bGauri Shankar Misra
cJawaharlal Nehru
dMadan Mohan Malviya
AnswerThe answer is (c).
The U.P. Kisan Sabha was formed in February 1918 by Gauri Shankar Misra and Indra Narain Dwivedi, with the support of Madan Mohan Malaviya. Jawaharlal Nehru came to the peasants' cause later, from 1920 in Pratapgarh, so he was not associated with its founding.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Indra Narain Dwivedi was a founder.
- (b) Gauri Shankar Misra was a founder.
- (c) Correct: Nehru was not associated with its formation.
- (d) Madan Mohan Malaviya supported its formation.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2005, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.